Lafayett Lee
Miami,FL
Summary
Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating 18 wheeler trucks and drive in trailers, as well as loading, securing and unloading products with maximum efficiency. Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork and meeting company objectives. Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning the trucking field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Truck Driver
10 Roads Express
2200 Abbott Dr. Carter. Lake, IA 51510
05.2022 - Current
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Contacted dispatch to report delivery incidents and determine best methods for resolution.
CDL Class A Truck Driver
Energy Trucking
8403 SouthPark Circle Suite 655, Orlando, Florida,
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Fastened chains, straps, covers and binders to secure load during transit.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Maintained organized, clean and professional vehicle to protect company reputation with customers.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Recovered vehicles, completed private tows and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
- Mapped out destinations ahead of time to ascertain quickest and safest routes for delivery.
- Used GPS system to plan travel routes in accordance with bulk cargo transportation laws.
Class A CDL Truck Driver
Gordon Food Service
1661 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, Florida. 33755
12.2019 - 08.2021
- Handled load documentation, obtained signatures and provided copies to destination staff.
- Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
- Met DOT requirements by maintaining current records and documenting reportable incidents.
- Ran efficient routes by mapping plans to GPS apps and adjusting for weather and traffic problems.
- Checked trailer hitch and secured attachments to tractor for optimal safety.
- Kept in close contact with dispatch team to make quick route adjustments and add new stops.
- Minimized breakdowns and complex mechanical issues by inspecting trucks each day and completing routine maintenance.
- Transferred products between distribution centers and retail locations with as many as [Number] stops per day.
- Worked with location personnel to quickly load and unload.
- Operated vehicles with capacities as high as 68,000 pounds with 0 incidents over.
- Transported heavy freight across, Miami Dade and Broward County. Using hand trucks and pallet jacks to move loads into residential and commercial buildings.
Education
No Degree - CDL
Miami Lakes Technical Educational Center
03.2018
Skills
- Lockout Remedies
- Equipment Inspection
- DDL Log Software
- Tractor Trailer Driving
- Route Logs
- Heavy Haul Expertise
- Hand Trucks
- DOT Requirements
- Pre-Trip Inspections
- Planning Abilities
- Dry Vans
- Corrective Actions
- GPS Navigation
Timeline
CDL Truck Driver
10 Roads Express
05.2022 - Current
CDL Class A Truck Driver
Energy Trucking
01.2022 - 04.2022
Class A CDL Truck Driver
Gordon Food Service
12.2019 - 08.2021
No Degree - CDL
Miami Lakes Technical Educational Center